Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp (Printable)
Juicy shrimp in garlic butter sauce with roasted vegetables.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 1.5 lbs large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Garlic Butter Sauce
07 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
08 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
10 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
11 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
12 - ½ tsp salt
13 - ¼ tsp black pepper
14 - ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
→ To Serve
15 - Fresh lemon wedges
16 - Extra chopped parsley
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil to facilitate easy cleanup.
02 - Place the sliced bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and red onion onto the prepared sheet pan in a single, even layer.
03 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until fully combined.
04 - Drizzle half of the garlic butter mixture over the arranged vegetables. Toss gently to ensure all pieces are evenly coated.
05 - Transfer the sheet pan to the oven and roast the vegetables for 8 minutes to begin softening.
06 - Carefully remove the pan from the oven. Distribute the shrimp evenly over the partially cooked vegetables.
07 - Drizzle the remaining garlic butter sauce over the shrimp and vegetables. Return the pan to the oven and roast for 7 to 8 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque and curled.
08 - Serve the dish immediately while hot, garnished with additional chopped parsley and fresh lemon wedges.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The cleanup is so minimal you might actually look forward to doing the dishes.
- The garlic butter sauce infuses every bite with a rich, savory flavor.
02 -
- Do not overcook the shrimp or they will become rubbery and tough.
- Keep an eye on the vegetables in the last few minutes to prevent them from getting mushy.
03 -
- Pat the shrimp dry before adding them to the pan to ensure they sear rather than steam.
- Let the pan sit for a minute after baking to let the flavors meld slightly.